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UK surname

Antunes

A Portuguese surname derived from the personal name Antão meaning "praiseworthy."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Brent, West Lancashire and Croydon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Antunes is 371 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

371

2016, ranked #12,561

Peak year

2016

371 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 371 in 2016, ranked #12,561.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Antunes surname distribution map

The map shows where the Antunes surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Antunes surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Antunes over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 74 #30,218
1998 modern 95 #28,303
1999 modern 107 #26,754
2000 modern 99 #27,845
2001 modern 102 #27,093
2002 modern 132 #23,680
2003 modern 156 #21,115
2004 modern 196 #18,438
2005 modern 232 #16,480
2006 modern 252 #15,642
2007 modern 264 #15,344
2008 modern 291 #14,430
2009 modern 295 #14,594
2010 modern 343 #13,416
2011 modern 322 #13,907
2012 modern 335 #13,408
2013 modern 346 #13,291
2014 modern 361 #12,979
2015 modern 368 #12,661
2016 modern 371 #12,561

Geography

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Where Antunes' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Brent, West Lancashire, Croydon and St Edmundsbury. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Brent 031 Brent
2 West Lancashire 014 West Lancashire
3 Croydon 001 Croydon
4 Brent 020 Brent
5 St Edmundsbury 014 St Edmundsbury

Forenames

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First names often paired with Antunes

These lists show first names that appear often with the Antunes surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Antunes

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Antunes, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Antunes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Antunes household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Antunes is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Antunes is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Antunes falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Antunes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Antunes, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Antunes

The surname Antunes has its origins in Portugal, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin name Antonius, which means "priceless" or "invaluable." The name was popularized by Saint Anthony of Padua, a Franciscan friar born in Lisbon in 1195.

The Antunes surname is believed to have first appeared in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the areas around Porto and Braga. It was often spelled as "Antunes" or "Antunez" in earlier records, reflecting the linguistic influences of the time.

One of the earliest known references to the Antunes surname can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a Portuguese genealogical record dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname, including Gomes Antunes, a nobleman from the region of Minho.

In the 14th century, the Antunes surname gained prominence in Portugal with the rise of João Antunes, a influential merchant and diplomat who served under King Afonso IV. João Antunes played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements with England and other European nations.

During the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, several Portuguese explorers and navigators bore the Antunes surname. One notable figure was Pedro Antunes, a navigator who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1498.

In the literary realm, one of the most celebrated figures with the Antunes surname was Antônio Ferreira Antunes, a 16th-century Portuguese poet and playwright known for his contributions to the Renaissance literature movement in Portugal. He was born in 1528 and died in 1595.

Another notable individual was João Antunes de Almada, a 17th-century Portuguese architect and military engineer who was responsible for designing several fortifications and buildings in Brazil, including the historic city of Salvador.

In the 19th century, José Antunes Mialheiro, a renowned Portuguese writer and journalist, made significant contributions to the country's literary landscape. He was born in 1818 and died in 1881.

Throughout its history, the Antunes surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, politicians, and military leaders, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Portugal.

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FAQ

Antunes surname: questions and answers

How common is the Antunes surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 371 in 2016. That gives Antunes a modern rank of #12,561.

What does the Antunes surname mean?

A Portuguese surname derived from the personal name Antão meaning "praiseworthy."

What does the Antunes map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Antunes bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.